I used my Uggie 410 for the first time on the 1st day of our pen raised quail shoot last weekend in Georgia. I am a very mediocre shoot and will say that most of the birds I hit did not go down hard. We did find most if not all of them but I think you need to be a better shot than I am. I intend to get better before I use it again but I did enjoy shooting and carrying it. I used my 28ga the 2nd day and did WAY better, even though it kept doubling on me (hey, maybe that's why I did better, let's see, 1 1/2 oz of #9 with 4 dram equiv when it doubles).
I agree that it is shooting, not hunting when you are after pen raised birds and someone else is taking you to the birds and running the dogs. It can be enjoyable to shoot with a friend, watch the dogs work and sit around the campfire with your friends though. Don't be too judgemental.
